John T. Hauck, 70, of Franklin, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN.

John graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1968.  He then attended Franklin College and was a graduate of Indiana College of Mortuary Science in Indianapolis, IN.  John started working at Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home while in college.  He went on to acquire full ownership in 1986 of the funeral home.  In 1977, he received his certification from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Ophthalmology and Anatomy to perform eye enucleations, previously only performed by physicians. Upon retirement, John enjoyed working at the Franklin Meijer store.  His family referred to him as their "Meijer Man".

He was a member of the Indiana Delta of Phi Delta Theta where he served as alumni association president from 1977 until 1983, member of Pi Sigma Eta the National Morticians Fraternity, the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce where he served as board member from 1987 until 1992, Franklin Rotary having served as president in 1993- 1994, Franklin College Goaltenders, National Federation of Independent Business, Hillview Country Club, Franklin Elks Lodge #1818, Franklin Masonic Lodge #107, Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine in Indianapolis, Order of The Eastern Star Franklin Chapter #439, Johnson County Shrine Club, High Twelve Club #545, and was an active sponsor of the Christian Record Braille Foundation.  In 1982 he was cited and received the Governors Voluntary Action Award for community service.

He was loved and will be greatly missed by his son, Jason Alexander of Noblesville, IN, his daughter, Jill Cristen Hauck of Fishers, IN, five grandchildren, Samuel Hauck, Kayla Hauck, Isabella Fowler, Cole Hauck and Nolan Hauck. Sisters Cheryl Brooks of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marcia Harris of Westfield, IN, MaryJo Simpson of Indianapolis, IN and Susan Rudicil of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, one niece and three nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lorraine (Rodenbarger) Claybrooke and Leonard Hauck.

Friends may call Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9AM until 11AM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN.  A graveside service will follow on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:30AM at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin,IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation, 525 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at www.imhf.org .  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.